But Durant, Jay-Z’s first NBA client, told ESPN on Monday morning that his decision to switch agents had more to do with furthering his brand than finding a new team.

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“Jay-Z is someone who is a guy who is well-respected in the business area, a guy that has done so well for himself and his brand. I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can from him,” he told ESPN's Darren Rovell.

Part of what makes Durant so marketable is his honesty and straight-forward attitude. He showcased some of that last week when he told The Oklahoman that Thunder fans have nothing to worry about, as far as him leaving is concerned.

Durant, who is signed through the 2015-16 season, said this of his partnership with Jay-Z:

“He has nothing to do with if I’m going to leave OKC or none of that. I heard that before so put that out on the table. He has nothing to do with that. He knows his lane with me. Their team knows their lane with me. And they’re letting me handle the basketball part. I would tell fans not to worry about that at all.”